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Abstract Marble Sculpture | Mother & Child Form | Mid-Century Modern Stone Art
Abstract Marble Sculpture | Mother & Child Form | Mid-Century Modern Stone Art
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🗿 Abstract Marble Sculpture - Mother & Child Form, Mid-Century Modern c. 1950s-1970s
This substantial hand-carved marble sculpture appears to depict two abstracted human faces emerging from a single continuous stone form, oriented inward toward one another. The larger upper curve reads as a protective adult profile, while the smaller lower curve suggests a child or dependent figure, creating a quiet, intimate composition rooted in scale, proximity, and negative space rather than literal detail.
This restrained approach is characteristic of mid-century modern stone sculpture, where artists explored themes of motherhood, care, and human connection through simplified organic forms. The shared mass of the marble reinforces a sense of unity - two figures shaped from one block, inseparable yet distinct. Natural veining, subtle tool marks, and softened edges confirm this piece was hand-carved, not factory produced.
Heavy, grounded, and contemplative, this sculpture was designed to anchor a space. It is not decorative filler, but a serious sculptural object intended for sustained viewing.
Item Identification
Item Type: Abstract Stone Sculpture
Subject/Form: Mother & Child (abstracted human profiles)
Era: Mid-20th Century (c. 1950s-1970s)
Material: Solid marble
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Organic Modernism
Artist: Unknown (studio-carved)
Dimensions
Height: approx. 16 inches
Width: approx. 9 inches
Depth: approx. 4-5 inches
Weight: approx. 30 lbs
Condition Statement
Very good vintage condition. Natural surface wear, light scuffs, and minor marks consistent with age and hand-worked stone. No cracks or structural damage observed. Stable and display-ready.
Fun Fact
Mother-and-child themes were among the most explored subjects in post-war modern sculpture, valued for their emotional clarity and timeless symbolism.
Shipping & Handling
Ships safely & securely from rural Colorado with heavy-duty packing and insurance included. Ground shipping only due to weight. Local pickup may be arranged.
Returns
No returns unless not as described or pictured.
This substantial hand-carved marble sculpture appears to depict two abstracted human faces emerging from a single continuous stone form, oriented inward toward one another. The larger upper curve reads as a protective adult profile, while the smaller lower curve suggests a child or dependent figure, creating a quiet, intimate composition rooted in scale, proximity, and negative space rather than literal detail.
This restrained approach is characteristic of mid-century modern stone sculpture, where artists explored themes of motherhood, care, and human connection through simplified organic forms. The shared mass of the marble reinforces a sense of unity - two figures shaped from one block, inseparable yet distinct. Natural veining, subtle tool marks, and softened edges confirm this piece was hand-carved, not factory produced.
Heavy, grounded, and contemplative, this sculpture was designed to anchor a space. It is not decorative filler, but a serious sculptural object intended for sustained viewing.
Item Identification
Item Type: Abstract Stone Sculpture
Subject/Form: Mother & Child (abstracted human profiles)
Era: Mid-20th Century (c. 1950s-1970s)
Material: Solid marble
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Organic Modernism
Artist: Unknown (studio-carved)
Dimensions
Height: approx. 16 inches
Width: approx. 9 inches
Depth: approx. 4-5 inches
Weight: approx. 30 lbs
Condition Statement
Very good vintage condition. Natural surface wear, light scuffs, and minor marks consistent with age and hand-worked stone. No cracks or structural damage observed. Stable and display-ready.
Fun Fact
Mother-and-child themes were among the most explored subjects in post-war modern sculpture, valued for their emotional clarity and timeless symbolism.
Shipping & Handling
Ships safely & securely from rural Colorado with heavy-duty packing and insurance included. Ground shipping only due to weight. Local pickup may be arranged.
Returns
No returns unless not as described or pictured.
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